Safety Manager - Columbus, OH
About The Position
Join a growing General Contractor supporting a diverse portfolio of construction projects throughout Ohio. This opportunity provides hands-on safety leadership for projects primarily focused on civil construction, concrete construction, site development, infrastructure improvements, utility installation, and heavy construction operations. The Construction Safety Manager will serve as the field safety leader, working directly with project management, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and support the safe execution of civil and concrete construction activities. This position blends field leadership, safety program implementation, contractor oversight, incident management, and safety culture development.
Requirements
- OSHA 500 Certification OR OSHA 510 Certification Required
- Minimum 5+ Years of Construction Safety Experience
- Working knowledge of OSHA Construction Standards
- Working knowledge of Civil Construction Safety
- Working knowledge of Concrete Construction Operations
- Working knowledge of Excavation & Trenching Safety Requirements
- Working knowledge of Utility Installation and Underground Infrastructure Work
- Working knowledge of Heavy Equipment Operations
- Working knowledge of Contractor Safety Management
- Working knowledge of Safety Auditing & Compliance Inspections
- Working knowledge of Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Working knowledge of Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Working knowledge of Construction Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Working knowledge of Safety Training & Workforce Development
- Working knowledge of Regulatory Compliance Documentation
Nice To Haves
- CHST, ASP, CSP, or Other BCSP Credential
- Civil Construction Safety Experience
- Concrete Construction Experience
- Utility and Site Development Experience
- General Contractor Experience
- Excavation and Trenching Safety Experience
Responsibilities
- Provide daily field safety oversight for civil and concrete construction operations
- Maintain a highly visible presence throughout active work areas
- Conduct routine site inspections, audits, observations, and hazard assessments
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and client-specific safety requirements
- Lead project safety meetings, orientations, and training initiatives
- Review Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), permits, and pre-task plans
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses while implementing corrective actions
- Coordinate safety efforts with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and craft personnel
- Support excavation, utility, concrete, grading, and infrastructure construction activities
- Manage site-specific safety documentation, inspections, and compliance reporting
- Provide field coaching and reinforce safe work practices across all project teams
- Promote a proactive safety culture throughout assigned projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Full Benefits Package
- Vehicle Stipend
- Fuel Card (Business Use Only)
- Company Phone or Phone Stipend
- Relocation Assistance: $2,500 Paid on First Check
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
